166. The Road to Recovery: Sobriety, Barbering, and the Joy of Purpose
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In this emotional podcast episode, host Craig Charles from Crown Cutz Academy brings in two special guests, Shane and Lisa who share their personal experiences on overcoming addiction, jail time and other personal struggles. They discuss the importance of sobriety, mental health, education, support system and vocational resources in recovery. Lisa and Shane, now both students in Crown Cutz Academy, highlight the impact of the barbering program they attended in jail. They believe their trajectory is shifting positively due to acquiring new career skills and gaining support from those around them. They emphasize on giving and receiving second chances to people who have had troubled pasts and the importance of providing resources and programs that teach applicable life skills behind bars.
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:19 The Importance of Love and Community
00:30 Introducing the Co-Hosts
00:50 Special Episode: Sober Living and Recovery Resources
01:09 Guest Introductions: Lisa Nichols and Shane Coles
01:41 The Power of Giving People a Chance
02:47 The Role of Barbering in Rehabilitation
04:10 Shane's Journey to Barbering
11:30 Lisa's Journey to Nail Artistry
13:18 The Impact of Support and Encouragement
16:31 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Purpose
19:50 The Power of Positive Conversations
23:00 The Importance of Having a Support System
26:18 The Struggles and Triumphs of Recovery
34:17 The Power of Slogans and Quotes
35:17 Writing a Book in Jail
35:38 The Impact of Education in Jail
37:01 The Importance of Accountability
37:46 Overcoming Depression and Inspiring Others
38:17 Building a Career After Jail
38:45 Dealing with Judgement and Anxiety
41:21 The Power of Community in Recovery
42:05 The Importance of Purpose and Self-Belief
44:14 The Impact of Education in Jail: A Personal Perspective
48:43 The Importance of Mental Health in Recovery
53:07 The Role of Vocational Rehabilitation in Recovery
55:36 The Power of Investing in Yourself
59:33 The Importance of Community Support in Recovery
https://crowncutzacademy.com/ IG: @crowncutzacademy @ammiyourbarber @jbahhba @bobcrc2 Barber College Success is hosted by Craig Charles, owner of Crown Cutz Academy barber college with locations in Johnson City, TN and Bristol, VA. Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC
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